Creating an account on SoundCloud
Creating a SoundCloud account is nice and easy. You can use your email address, Google, Facebook, or Apple to connect. Signing up is free, and provides you with unlimited listening, as well as great creator features, such as the ability to upload 120 minutes of your own content.
Community Guidelines and Terms of Use
When creating an account on SoundCloud, you must accept our Community Guidelines and Terms of Use. These documents form the basis of a contract between you and SoundCloud and explain the expectations we have for everyone using the platform.
Setting up your profile
Choose a username and profile URL so fans can easily find and share your page. Learn how to set yours up here.
Add a profile picture and bio to introduce yourself and give listeners a sense of who you are as an artist.
If you're an artist, you can also customize your profile to promote your music and connect with fans:
Spotlight your top tracks and playlists so visitors immediately hear the music you want to feature.
Add links to upcoming shows, merch, and media so fans can stay connected with your latest releases and appearances.
Enable Fan Support to give listeners a direct way to support your work.
Building your community
Once you start listening, you can engage with the SoundCloud community in several ways:
Like, repost, and comment on tracks to interact with other creators and fans.
Create playlists to organize and share your favorite music.
Send direct messages (DMs) to connect privately with fans, collaborators, and other artists.
Uploading your first track
Are you a creator? Learn how to upload your first track.
Once your music is live, you can take it further by monetizing, promoting, and distributing your releases to over 60 platforms through SoundCloud for Artists.